Kim Yong Sun Dies

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Sun, member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK and secretary of the C.C., the WPK, died on October 26, Juche 92 (2003) at the age of 69. He was under treatment at a hospital for a long time due to a traffic accident that occurred on June 16. The C.C., the WPK and the Presidium of the DPRK SPA issued an obituary of Kim Yong Sun on Oct. 26.
    According to the obituary, he was born in a poor peasant's family in the period of the colonial rule of the Japanese imperialists.
    After the country's liberation he grew up under the care of the Party and has since devotedly worked for socialist construction and the country's reunification.
    He courageously fought for the victory of the Fatherland Liberation War. Since his graduation from a university after the ceasefire he has held various posts at the C.C., the WPK.
    He strove hard to raise the international authority of the Party and strengthen the international solidarity with our revolution.
    He enthusiastically worked to open a landmark phase of the country's reunification under the banner of the historic June 15 North-South Joint Declaration.
    He worked for years as a member of the leading body of the Party Central Committee and a deputy to the SPA and was active as vice-chairman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland and chairman of the Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee.
    He was awarded "Kim Il Sung Order", the highest order of the Republic, and many other state citations for his feats performed for the country and the revolution.
    Kim Yong Sun, firmly armed with the Juche idea of our Party, remained loyal to the Songun leadership of the Party and dedicated his all to the cause of national reunification till the last moments of his life.

Satirical Poem in S. Korea

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- Hwang Son, head of the Strike Group of the National Alliance of Youth and Students for the Country's Reunification for Peace against U.S. and War on Oct. 21 reportedly published a poem titled "The Senders" satirizing those who yielded to the U.S. demand for troop dispatch to Iraq. The poem derides the fellows who, afraid of retaliation, support robbery, rape and murder committed by the strong.
    It pours ridicule on the heads of the fellows who cry aloud as if servility is reason and etiquette and blindly follow the U.S. without slightest love for their younger generation.
    It also scuffs at them who, out of love for the U.S., even commit suicidal bomb terrorism against Iraqi children.

Resolution on DPRK Adopted

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- A resolution on Korea was adopted at the 16th meeting of the Council of Chairmen of the World Federation of Trade Unions in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct. 15 and 16. The resolution expresses deep concern over the growing danger of another war against the Korean people by the United States.
    The meeting bitterly denounces the U.S. moves to isolate and suffocate the DPRK and expresses firm solidarity with the Korean workers and people in their strivings to achieve the peaceful reunification of Korea, the resolution says, adding:
    Availing ourselves of this opportunity, we welcome cooperation between the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea and trade unions of south Korea and wish them great success in their future work.

Korean People's Struggle Supported

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- The Brazilian government will make every possible effort for the development of friendly and cooperative relations with the DPRK in the future, too, stated. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva when he met the visiting delegation of the Korean Democratic Women's Union led by Pak Sun Hui, chairperson of its Central Committee, on Oct. 23. The Brazilian government extends support to the Korean people in their struggle to build a great prosperous powerful socialist nation, force the U.S. troops out of south Korea and achieve the reunification of the country by a great unity of the entire nation, he said.

Sports and Cultural Festival Closes

     Jeju, October 26 (KCNA Correspondent) -- The Sports and Cultural Festival for National Reunification and Peace which opened on Jeju Island, drawing attention of all the Koreans, closed on October 26. Jong Myong Chol and Ham Pong Sil from the north separately came first in men and women's half marathon races that morning.
    A closing ceremony of the festival was held.
    Speeches were made at the ceremony.
    Kim Yong Dae, head of the north side's delegation, said that the festival reinforced the conviction that nobody can overpower the concerted efforts of all the Koreans and they can build reunified Korea, most dignified, powerful and prosperous in the world if the north and the south go united.
    Warm compatriotism and fever for reunification displayed during the festival will vigorously step up the advance of the fellow countrymen for national reconciliation, unity and reunification, he noted, stressing that the people in the north would always join the compatriots in the south in dynamically advancing for reunification along the road indicated by the June 15 joint declaration in order to bring about a society for Koreans and build a great powerful prosperous reunified nation which will fully demonstrate the wisdom and dignity of the nation.
    Chairman of the Sports Association of south Korea Ri Yon Thaek who is co-chairman of the south side's organizing committee for the festival said that he felt the warmth of the nation in the festival, underscoring the need for compatriots to meet with each other more frequently to achieve harmony and pave the way for reunification though the Korean nation remains divided.
    Governor of Jeju Island U Kun Min also made a speech at the ceremony.
    Korean peninsula flags were lowered and the flame of the festival was put out amidst the playing of the song "Arirang".
    Delegates of the north and the south had colorful amusement games, decorating the closing ceremony of the festival. .

Decision on Additional Troop Dispatch to Iraq Denounced in S. Korea

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- The decision of the south Korean authorities on additional troop dispatch to Iraq has touched off an angry barrage of condemnation from the south Korean public. Students of law colleges of Korea University and Hanyang University staged a protest around Chongwadae as part of "relay actions to thwart troop dispatch organized by the Joint Measure Committee of Students for Checking Troop Dispatch to Iraq and Achieving Peace on the Korean Peninsula. An article sent by them to the "government" branded its decision on troop dispatch siding with an aggression army unlawfully occupying other country as an act of violating the constitution.
    Jang Chang Jun, permanent researcher of the south Korean Institute of Civil Rights, published an article titled "The Reason Why Troops Must Not Be Dispatched to Iraqi War," which said:
    The invasion of Iraq was a lawless invasion of a sovereign state. It is utterly unreasonable to side with such an unjust war.
    Furthermore, it is shocking to drive out our young people as bullet-shields for the U.S. troops. Not a people want young people to shed blood in a war of aggression without justification.
    A spokesman for the Solidarity for Implementing the South-North Joint Declaration issued a statement titled "Stop Siding with a Shameful War," which said: It is a gross mistake, if the "government" authorities expect that the United States would peacefully settle the issue of the Korean peninsula in return for the dispatch of troops to Iraq. They should give away such hope and find a way out for the nation through national cooperation.
    Meanwhile, the south Korean Confederation of Trade Unions published a statement and the Regional Permanent Committee of the East Seoul Federation of University Student Councils an appeal for struggle against the authorities' additional troop dispatch to Iraq.

Implementation of Joint Declaration Called for

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- It is the firm will of the Koreans to check all challenges and obstacles of foreign forces and anti-reunification forces by the concerted efforts of the nation and invariably maintain and implement the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration to bring earlier independent reunification, says Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article. It goes on:
    The joint declaration adopted at the historic Pyongyang meeting, the first of its kind in the over half a century-long history of national division, is a declaration of national independence and reunification which clarified the unanimous desire and will of the fellow countrymen to achieve independent reunification by the concerted efforts of the nation.
    The declaration ushered in a new era of national independence and reunification, the era of "By our nation itself," in which the people in the north and south are heading for independent reunification, getting reconciled and cooperating with each other as one nation for the first time after the country's division.
    For the Koreans to firmly join hands with each other and implement the joint declaration paves the way for independent reunification and this leads to the reunification of the country and prosperity of our nation.
    For our nation a struggle against war and the U.S. is a vital one for national dignity and well-being and peace and reunification of the country.
    Koreans can do anything when they join efforts.
    They should firmly unite and intensify the struggle to decisively foil the U.S. imperialists' moves to isolate and stifle the DPRK and provoke a nuclear war and check the machinations of the anti-reunification forces.
    Many difficulties and obstacles still lie in the way of the cause of national independence and reunification. But the Korean nation is optimistic about the prospect of independent reunification.

Unbangul-branded Accordion Producer

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) --The Unbangul-branded accordion manufactured by the Pyongyang Musical Instrument Trading Corporation is popular among local and foreign musical instrument producers and players. The Unbangul produced in collaboration with the Pasco Company of Italy is loved by customers for its accurate tone, unique tone color and attractive shape.
    The corporation manufactures thousands of accordions every year to meet the ever-increasing demand of local and foreign customers.
    A large number of accordions have been exported to Italy, China, Japan and various other countries over the last decade with the brands of Convallaria and E-Soprani.
    The corporation, located on the bank of the River Taedong flowing through the capital city of Pyongyang, is a producer and exporter of various musical instruments.
    It was founded in October Juche 42 (1953).
    More than forty percent of its employees are experts, technicians and skilled hands.
    Now it is manufacturing various types of bayan, guitars and Korean instruments including kayagum, okryugum, yanggum, jangsaenap, jottae and tanso.
    According to General Director of the Corporation Jo Kyu Dok, it always keeps its door open to foreign investors, musical instrument manufacturers and music fans for dealings of various forms and methods such as joint venture, collaboration, bonded processing and technical exchange. Tel: 850-2-381-8761
    Fax: 850-2-381-4442 E-mail: pmicc a co. chesin. Com

New Kind of Grinder Made in DPRK

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- Mechanical scientists under the Academy of Sciences of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have made a diamond grinder. It makes it possible to precisely and effectively process various kinds of hard alloy tools, brittle inorganic materials and gems.
    The grinder is divided into plate, cylinder and bowl shapes and into two kinds of abrasing rough and precision things.
    Its initial velocity is 15-20 meters per second, polished things are cooled in wet and dry way and gnawing amount is 0.01-0.05mm.
    The machine is popular for its precision and effective abrasion and long serviceable life.

Greetings to President of Turkmenistan

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, sent a message of greetings to Saparmurad Atayevich Niyazov, president of Turkmenistan, today on the occasion of its national day. The message wished the president success in his responsible work, expressing belief that the friendly relations between the two countries would further develop on good terms.

Kim Jong Il Sends Wreath to Bier of Late Kim Yong Sun

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- Leader Kim Jong Il today sent a wreath to the bier of the late Kim Yong Sun, member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and secretary of the WPK Central Committee, expressing deep condolences over his death.

North Side's Delegation Returns

     Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- The north side's delegation led by Kim Yong Dae, chairman of the National Reconciliation Council who is chairman of the north side's preparatory committee for the sports and cultural festival for national reunification and peace, came back to Pyongyang today after participating in the festival held on Jeju Island, south Korea. The delegation left Jeju Island this afternoon.
    It was seen off at the airport by Kim Won Ung, representative of the People's Party for Reform, and Ri Yon Thaek, chairman of the Sports Association of south Korea, who are co-chairmen of the south side's organizing committee for the festival, U Kun Min, governor of Jeju Island, and members of the organizing committee for the festival.
    A spokesman for the north side's delegation made public a statement on departure at the airport.
    The people in the north and the south got together at one place to successfully hold the festival the first of its kind in the history of Jeju Island, the statement said. This is a precious fruition born by the idea of "By our nation itself"
    The festival further instilled national pride and self-confidence and enthusiasm for reconciliation and unity into all of us, the statement noted.
    It was the basic spirit of the festival to defend peace with the unity of the Korean nation and achieve reunification by the Korean nation itself, the statement said, stressing: Through the festival the north and the south demonstrated to the whole world once again that no force can block the advance of the fellow countrymen toward peace and reunification, taking hand in hand for reconciliation and unity.

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Pak Pong Ju envia mensaje de felicitacion a su homologo de San Vicente y Granadinas

     Pyongyang, 27 de octubre (ATCC) -- El primer ministro del Consejo de Ministros de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea Pak Pong Ju, envio un mensaje de felicitacion a su homologo de San Vicente y Granadinas, Ralph Gonsalves, con motivo del 24 aniversario de la independencia de este pais. El remitente expresa la conviccion de que se fortaleceran y se desarrollaran de continuo las relaciones de amistad entre los dos paises y desea al designatario y su gobierno mayores exitos en las labores para la prosperidad del pais.

Informacion de ATCC

     Pyongyang, 27 de octubre (ATCC) -- La Agencia Telegrafica Central de Corea hizo publica el dia 26 una informacion que senala: Recientemente, Curt Weldon, vicepresidente de la Comision Militar de la Camara de Representantes de EE.UU. nos propuso visitar del 28 al 31 de octubre a la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea al frente de una delegacion de miembros de esta camara.
    El organismo competente de la RPDC dio consentimiento a su propuesta y, en particular, preparo un programa para que la delegacion segun su deseo a traves de su visita a las instalaciones nucleares de Nyongbyon, presencie sobre el terreno la culminacion del retratamiento y el estado de cambio del uso de plutonio obtenido en ese proceso.
    Pero, Weldon nos envio el dia 24 una notificacion segun la cual se ve obligado a anular la visita de la delegacion debido a la oposicion de la Casa Blanca.
    ?Que se puede interpretar el presente proceder de la Casa Blanca que prohibe abiertamente hasta la visita de los parlamentarios?
    Desde luego, no debemos inmiscuirnos en esa cosa interna de EE.UU. Sin embargo, si interpretamos el criterio del dominio competente de Corea al respecto, tal anulacion tiene que ver con la posibilidad que se ofrece a la delegacion de presenciar directamente las instalaciones nucleares de Nyongbyon.
    La administracion norteamericana tiene nervios de punta de que se confirme el estado de actividades nucleares de Corea a traves de la visita de la delegacion parlamentaria de EE.UU. No habra nada de preocuparse.
    Detener hasta la visita a otro pais de los parlamentarios norteamericanos cuyo periodo fue acordado es precisamente la democracia de EE.UU. Con respecto al presente caso no podemos menos que considerar que la actual administracion norteamericana es dictatorial lejos de ser democratica.

Fallecimiento del secretario Kim Yong Sun

     Pyongyang, 27 de octubre (ATCC) -- Kim Yong Sun, miembro del Comite Central del Partido del Trabajo de Corea, diputado a la Asamblea Popular Suprema de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea y secretario del Comite Central del PTC fallecio el 26 de octubre del 92 (2003) de la Era Juche a 69 anos de edad al cabo de estar hospitalizado durante largo tiempo por un accidente de trafico ocurrido en el pasado 16 de junio. El dia 26 se publico el anuncio del CC del PTC y el Presidium de la APS de la RPDC sobre su defuncion.
    El anuncio indica:
    Kim Yong Sun nacio en una familia campesina pobre durante el periodo de la dominacion colonial del imperialismo japones, y despues de la restauracion de la Patria crecio en el regazo del partido y lucho con abnegacion por la construccion del socialismo y la reunificacion de la Patria.
    Durante la Guerra de Liberacion de la Patria combatio con valentia por la victoria de la guerra y en el tiempo posbelico se graduo de la universidad y desde entonces hasta el ultimo dia de su vida ocupo cargos importantes en el CC del PTC.
    Kim Yong Sun no escatimo esfuerzos por elevar la autoridad internacional del Partido y ampliar la solidaridad internacional con la revolucion coreana y dedico todo su entusiasmo a abrir una coyuntura trascendental de la reunificacion de la Patria bajo la bandera de la historica Declaracion Conjunta Norte-Sur del 15 de junio.
    Durante varios anos fungio de miembro del organo de direccion del CC del Partido, diputado a la Asamblea Popular Suprema, vicepresidente del Comite por la Reunificacion Pacifica de la Patria y presidente del Comite Coreano por la Paz de Asia-Pacifico.
    Por sus meritos acumulados ante la Patria y la revolucion Kim Yong Sun recibio la "Orden Kim Il Sung", maxima distincion de la Republica, y otras numerosas condecoraciones del Estado.
    Hasta el ultimo momento de su vida, Kim Yong Sun, armado firmemente con la idea Juche de nuestro partido, apoyo con lealtad la direccion del Songun (priorizacion militar) del Partido y consagro todo lo suyo para lograr la causa de la reunificacion de la Patria.

Clausurado Festival Deportivo y Cultural por la Reunificacion Nacional y la Paz

     Jeju, 26 de octubre (Corresponsal de la ATCC) -- Quedo clausurado el dia 26 el Festival Deportivo y Cultural por la Reunificacion Nacional y la Paz inaugurado en la isla Jeju bajo gran interes de toda la nacion. En la competencia de semi-maraton de ambos sexos que tuvo lugar ese dia por la manana los corredores norcoreanos Jong Myong Chol y Ham Pong Sil ganaron respectivamente.
    El mismo dia se efectuo el acto de clausura del festival.
    En la ocasion hubo discursos.
    Kim Yong Dae, jefe de la delegacion de la parte Norte dijo que el presente festival hizo mas firme la conviccion de que nadie podra quebrar la fuerza unida de toda la nacion y que si el Norte y el Sur unen sus fuerzas, nuestra nacion puede construir una patria reunificada mas digna, rica y prospera en el mundo, y continuo:
    El caluroso amor fraternal y el fervor de reunificacion que se pusieron de manifiesto en el festival promoveran mas energicamente el avance de la nacion dirigido a la reconciliacion, la unidad y la reunificacion de la nacion.
    Para construir un mundo de nuestra nacion y una gran potencia prospera reunificada que manifestara dignamente la inteligencia y la dignidad nacionales, los habitantes de la parte Norte junto con los compatriotas de la parte Sur marcharan a pasos firmes hasta aquel dia de la reunificacion por el camino indicado por la Declaracion Conjunta del 15 de Junio.
    Ri Yon Thaek, presidente de la Sociedad Deportiva del Sur de Corea quien es el copresidente del Comite Organizador del Festival dijo que en esta ocasion sintio el ferviente sentimiento de la nacion y preciso que aunque esta dividida nuestra nacion es preciso encontrarnos mas frecuentemente para abrir el camino de la reunificacion.
    Ademas en la ocasion U Kun Min, gobernador de la isla Jeju hizo uso de la palabra.
    Mientras se interpretaba la cancion "Arirang", se bajaron las banderas de reunificacion que se habian izado en el lugar del festival y se apago la llama de la torre de antorcha.
    Los delegados del Norte y el Sur de Corea adornaron el final del festival con varios juegos.